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Make Millennium Point your place to go this Christmas in our award-winning Birmingham city centre venue. Amazing hospitality isn’t the only thing that guests will expect to receive this Christmas when booking with us.

Confirm your Christmas party at Millennium Point by Friday 22^nd October 2021 and we will upgrade your package to include complimentary prosecco for every table. In addition, the person who books the event will be entered into a prize draw to win £100 Amazon shopping.

Award-winning service without breaking the bank

Millennium Point has a range of bespoke Christmas packages to choose from:

Get a Festive Cinematic Experience with our Hollywood Film Party from £42.50pp + VAT

Get ready to party like never before with our Dinner Dance Party from £38.50pp + VAT

Get your dance shoes ready and go for a festive party experience with our Dinner Dance Party package. This package comes with a Sumptuous three course Christmas banqueting menu, stylish house table centrepieces, your own DJ and dancefloor and a private fully licensed bar. Got room for more? You can upgrade from a two to a three course meal for just £42.50pp + VAT.

Smaller teams – Millennium Point has you covered with our shared Dinner Dance Party

Taking place at our award-winning Birmingham city centre venue on Friday 17th December, this package includes a traditional dinner, fully licenced bar, and the option to both dance the night away and sit back and watch a festive favourite on our giant screen.

With tickets costing £42.50 this is a great event to attend without having to break the bank. Tickets are sold by the table (minimum of 8 tickets).

Terms and Conditions

Spaces are filling up fast so make sure to contact our team to secure your booking for your chance to win.

Contract must be signed by 22^nd October 2021. Following confirmation your package will automatically be upgraded and the event booker will be entered into the prize draw.
Upgrade is 1 bottle of Prosecco which will be given complimentary per 5 guests up to a maximum of 200 guests
Competition to win an Amazon voucher starts 27^th September and ends Friday 22^nd October 2021. Prize draw will take place on Friday 29^th October 2021 with the winner being contacted shortly after via email.
Millennium Point Events may alter or withdraw this offer at any time.

Perfect for small teams and businesses, our Dinner Dance Party will have something for everyone at this shared party experience.

With tickets costing £42.50 this is a great event to attend without having to break the bank. Tickets are sold by the table (minimum of 8 tickets).

Make Millennium Point your place to go this Christmas

Start the festive cheer with your welcome drink and catch-up with friends under our stunning 39ft Christmas tree. Take your social media snaps against the photo wall. When dinner is announced take your seat and enjoy a lavish 3 course meal complete with stylish centrepieces and luxury crackers and novelties. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are also available, ensuring nobody leaves hungry.

After you have experienced our outstanding hospitality and enjoyed a crumbly mince pie… or two, take to the dancefloor and dance the night away to music played by the DJ. Or if partying and loud music isn’t your thing grab your complimentary bag of popcorn and head upstairs to our refurbished auditorium and enjoy a festive film.

Throughout the night don’t forget to enjoy the use of the on-site bar facility where it will be fully stocked with non-alcoholic and alcoholic options to choose from. Guests can also pre-order drink packages for the evening.

The party lasts from 7pm till Midnight, however the night doesn’t have to stop with us, we’re only a short walk from some of Birmingham’s best bars and clubs. Heading home? Millennium Point is also close to Moor Street Station, Grand Central and the Tram. If you’re driving, Millennium Point has a multi-story carpark with limited spaces to use.

You can buy tickets to our Dinner Dance Film and Party extravaganza on Eventbrite here.

Have higher guest numbers and want something a little more private?

Millennium Point has you covered with two packages that are sure to wow guests and make their night magical. Pick between either Hollywood Film Party or Dinner Dance Party, both with unique festive experiences for guests to enjoy, suitable for up to 70-350 with tickets starting from as little as £38.50.

Bring the glitz of Hollywood to your Christmas Party. Your guests will walk the red carpet and get their glamour snaps against the photo wall. Once they’ve had their fill of our outstanding hospitality, they can take their seat in our 354-seater auditorium and enjoy a film screening of your choice. Or enjoy the Dinner Dance Party and treat your business to an indulgent two or three course meals, before hitting the dancefloor and enjoying music from a private DJ.

Both packages have private bar facility, meaning no busy queues or time wasted during the evening.

You can find out more about all our packages here.

Early bird gets the prosecco

Confirm your Christmas Party at Millennium Point by Friday 22nd October 2021 and we will upgrade your package to include complimentary prosecco for every table. In addition, the booker will be entered into a prize draw to win £100 Amazon shopping voucher.

For more information get in contact with our team.

Have something different in mind? Let’s talk

Contact our friendly team about our bespoke Christmas packages – [email protected] or call 0121 202 2200.

Find more interesting content from Millennium Point over at our news section, or follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn with @MillenniumPoint. Millennium Point is a landmark public building and multi-award-winning events venue in the Eastside of Birmingham City centre. Profits from our commercial activity are invested by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust into projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education in the West Midlands.

The annual international event TEDx Aston University is back! Held in the refurbished Auditorium in Millennium Point the event is not one to miss.

The all-day event being held on the 25th September will be a day of networking and listing to top influencing speakers. Along with this there will be entertainment provided by some of the best in Birmingham who will be singing, dancing, and rapping for visitors to enjoy.

TEDx Aston University will also have refreshments offered throughout the day and includes vegan and meat option meals for lunch.

Unleashing your untapped potential

Throughout the day there will be opportunities to interact with international speakers on points such as digital identity and mental well-being. The event looks to go into topics such as identity ownership, valuing relationships with nature, and using drama to help troubled youth.

The event will also see a mystery speaker who is a world-renowned artist who will be sure to amaze visitors during the day.

Towards the end of TEDx Aston University there will be workshops conducted to help educate and help you ‘untap’ your potential.

Learn something new

Students and non-students alike will find the event inspirational with ‘thought provoking’ talks and networking sessions. With a wide range of topics to be discussed, there will be something for everyone to learn and take away with them at the event.

This year’s theme is chosen to identify and showcase the lesser known but impactful people, businesses, and ideas of Birmingham to the world.

The day is hoping to ‘challenge perspectives’ and initiate conversations in the right direction. Visitors will also get the opportunity to network with influential businesses and emerging entrepreneurs from Birmingham and across the UK.

Millennium Point is excited to hold the event, and a sponsor

Along with Millennium Point being the venue of choice for the event, our multi-award-winning venue is also being a sponsor for TEDx Aston University. There are several other sponsors including Aston University, Conference at Aston, and Birmingham Video Unit.

Our Birmingham city centre venue has 17 versatile event spaces to choose from and was eager to work with TEDx Aston University to fulfil their event needs. You can discover more on our event space choices here.

Want to go?

There is still time to book a ticket for the event, with students getting a special price for their ticket. You can secure your entry here or find out more information on the event here.

Want to book an event space with Millennium Point?

For further information about the event, charity, or venue you can get in contact with our team.

Get your vocal cords ready and reach the sky with this modern musical hit alongside five themed wines.

Reach the sky and head to Millennium Point this November to experience a modern musical hit while enjoying five themed wines. Rocketman with Wine takes place on Saturday 13th November at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Continuing our successful partnership, we will once again be teaming up with movie geeks, The Wine Events Company, who will be serving up Rocketman trivia alongside your themed wines throughout the screening. As with any musical there will be plenty of singing opportunities, so make sure those vocal cords are warmed up!

About the film

Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it’s the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar.

Featuring: Taron Egerton, Richard Madden, Jamie Bell, Bryce Dallas Howard and many more.

Certificate: 15 | Running Time: 2 hours 1 minute

What do you get with your ticket?

Tickets are priced at £31.95 per person (plus Eventbrite fees) and you’ll get more than just a film screening!

Rocketman on the big screen: Admission to the film screening in our new and improved Auditorium with entertainment throughout by the film geeks at The Wine & Events Company

Five themed Wines: So, how do you pair wines with an Elton John movie? Well, we’ve researched Elton’s favourite wines from his demanding on-tour-Ryders and Wedding Breakfast menu. From the Loire to Burgundy, the Rhone Valley to Tuscany, Elton has an expensively decadent taste in wine that we will be sharing with you on the night. Not only that but we’ll show you how to enjoy a rockstar collection on a supermarket budget!

Our movie + drinks nights are not to be missed

Our movie + drinks nights have been hugely successful with fans and are not to be missed. Want to get a feeling of what to expect? Check out our screening of the eighties classic Dirty Dancing below. Guests had the time of their lives with a live band, themed cocktails and movie trivia from the film geeks at The Wine Events Company. To keep up to date with all our event offerings please click here.

Getting to Millennium Point

Millennium Point is in the Eastside of Birmingham City Centre just 5-minutes walk from Moor Street and 15-minutes from Grand Central and the tram. There is also limited parking on-site which means we’re easy to find regardless of how you travel. For more information please click here.

Join Stemettes and Millennium Point online to take part in a STEMazing event with a focus on health & tech.

What is Stemettes Hack Midlands

This years virtual event is funded by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust and is spread across two days (18th-19th September), that will tap into your creativity and equip you with new skillsets. The event we’ll be focusing on health and technology and how we can improve the way we live for a better future for us and the planet.

What activities will you be taking part in?

During the event you will be split into teams to identify a health-related issue and design a product or business solution for it. This will test each individual and help deliver some STEMtastic solutions. Throughout the weekend, you’ll be able to interact with STEM role models and learn about health and technology through their knowledge and expertise. The role models will be there to inspire your approach to the new ideas and solutions you’ll be developing in your team.

At the end of the event each team will get the opportunity to present your new ideas to a panel of judges. There will be some exciting prizes awarded to the winning groups and each participant will receive a goodie bag.

Grab your FREE ticket by clicking below.

Event details

When: Saturday 18th September – Sunday 19th September 2021
Time: 10 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams

Please note that attendees based in the Midlands will be given priority for this event. Therefore, a limited amount of participants will be able to join.

How Millennium Point supports STEM within the region?

Our charitable trust is passionate about creating new opportunities within STEM for young people. As part of our trust program we run two annual campaigns to help shape young peoples futures.

Our grants scheme supports and contributes more than 5 million back into the West Midlands region through STEM related projects and events. This helps support deprived areas where many young people are missing out on the learning needed to boost their career prospects.

Learn about projects we’ve funded like this

An example of the type of projects we fund is detailed in the below video. You can also read through our grant case studies by clicking here.

Apply for a Millennium Point grant

For more information on how to apply for a Millennium Point grant please click here.

WIN a fully funded degree

We also fully fund an undergraduate degree each year in partnership with Birmingham City University. Our Scholarship program begins with an application process, with the lucky finalists being selected for a chance to win a FREE degree. Each finalist presents a solution using STEM to a current ongoing issue, in front of a panel of STEM experts. Below is a video showing this year’s winner, Asima Adnan’s story. Asima begins her fully funded degree this month.

Apply for the 2022 Scholarship

For more information on how to apply or get involved in the 2022 Scholarship program please click here.

In October Millennium Point is set to hold the Business of Science Conference 2021, celebrating the commercialisation of science along with the BoS Innovation Awards for inspiring students. The event that has been running for four years and looks to discuss topics such as science, innovation, and sustainability. With a range of speakers including Millennium Point’s own Abbie Vlahakis, the day is sure to engage and inspire attendees.

What are the BoS Innovation awards?

Previously held in Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool it is now celebrating in the heart of Birmingham at the award-winning venue Millennium Point. The BoS Innovation Awards has the aim of encouraging students to create and dream big on ideas that could solve future problems.

Judged by a panel of five their idea will be tested on five qualities:

1. Quality
2. Aesthetic
3. Use and function
4. Why it deserves to win
5. Ambition

A Great Day for Science

2019’s primary school winners Maddison Gregory and Nayla Gazzal impressed previous judges with their idea ‘Scan-Tastic – We scan your plastic’ and with this year more innovative submissions are due to be seen.

With the judging date closing on the 7th September the finalists will be invited to the Business of Science Conference at Millennium Point where their project poster will be displayed throughout the day and where a winner will be chosen. Along with an award, the 1st and 2nd winners get a financial prize to be spent in their school for resources to further support their STEM education.

There are three categories that innovative students can enter in, Primary, Secondary & 18+ ensuring everyone can get involved to create ideas to help for the future.

As a strong supporter of STEM, Millennium Point are excited to get involved

At Millennium Point we believe that STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is important for the future of the region and as a multi-award-winning venue with multiple event rooms, it will be a great space to hold the BoS Conference 2021.

Abbie Vlahakis, CEO of Millennium Point said:

“The industries of the future are either STEM focused or underpinned by STEM as demonstrated by the UK Government’s industrial strategy in 2017 which set out 4 key industries: AI and Data Economy, Future of Mobility, Clean Growth, and Ageing Society, all of which embody STEM skills.

In the UK we are currently facing a skills shortage in STEM which is only set to increase as UK job opportunities in STEM are set to double over the next 10 years. At MPT we do not see this as a problem but as an opportunity, not just for the UK economy but also the opportunities it presents to positively change the lives of many of the UK’s most deprived communities. For our young people and their families, the results could be life changing.

It is for this reason that we are delighted to host the Business of Science Conference 2021 at Millennium Point which highlights the amazing opportunities in STEM and the remarkable ways in which UK STEM leaders are solving many of the World’s problems. These are the role models for the next generation.”

All profits made from commercial activities that take place at the landmark building are donated by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust to invest in STEM projects and organisations to help Birmingham and the wider regions. Yearly we invest more than £4 million back into the region, find out more about how our grants help STEM here.

Want to book with Millennium Point?

For further information about the event, charity or venue please get in contact with our team.

It’s hard to believe but we’re already approaching the end of August! That means one thing, another bank holiday to enjoy. With the country now fully reopen we have put together four activities you can do locally with the whole family.

Dudley Zoo

Dudley Zoo is home to more than 1300 animals and has around 200 species, including some of the rarest creatures on planet earth. The zoo is built on the grounds of Dudley Castle, originally the brainchild of the third Earl of Dudley.

It’s instrumental to international conservation and breeding programmes. Endangered species include Asiatic lions, Sumatran tigers, Bornean orangutans, Tibetan red pandas, Rothschild giraffes, Madagascan lemurs and Humboldt penguins.

Dudley Zoo recommend that you pre-book your tickets via their online booking system. There may be a number of tickets available on the gate subject to availability but to avoid disappointment it’s recommended to book before hand.

National Sea Life Birmingham

Does the UK’s only 360 ocean tunnel sound fun to you? Why not plan a day trip to Birmingham’s National Sea Life Centre this Bank Holiday. There is so much to explore at the Sea Life Centre, making it the perfect day out for the whole family. Not only does it feature the 360 ocean tunnel, but you’ll also get the opportunity to see the UK’s first sea otters and the penguin ice adventure.

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, you are asked to book all tickets online in order to guarantee entry. All bookings come with flexibility, meaning you can reschedule your arrive time for free, up to 24 hours before your arrival time.

Lickey Hills Country Park

Our third recommended day out takes us to the pretty Lickey Hills Country Park which includes a range of fun activities and stunning viewpoints. The Country Park has a number of marked walking trails of varying lengths and difficulty, suitable for all abilities. A “great walks” guide can be purchased at the visitor centre to give you detailed routes and information.

Other activities include horse riding, cycling and a crazy golf course, giving you plenty of choice for the whole family. The best access car park for families is on Warren Lane, which is the closest to the visitor centre and playground.

For more information please click here.

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Located at Millennium Point Birmingham, Thinktank is an award-winning science museum perfect for a fun family day out. The museum features “MiniBrum”, Thinktank’s very own mini city which is aimed at under 8s, featuring several different play zones including a transport area, shops, park and construction site with slide. There are also specifically designed sensory areas for babies.

As you move further around the main museum, you are greeted by a science and industry area, spitfire gallery, marine worlds gallery, an all new changing planet feature and scientific facts and viewings from the past, present and future.

Outdoor fun for the kids

Located outside Thinktank is The Science Garden, which is packed with surprises and fun activities for the whole family. It offers an adventurous and entertaining day out, bringing themes of engineering, mechanics and transportation to life through over 30 hands-on exhibits.

You’ve got just over two weeks left to book tickets for our Top Gun + Cocktails night at Millennium Point.

Watch the blockbuster classic Top Gun on our giant screen while enjoying four free themed cocktails. This event takes place on Saturday 11th September at 7.30pm (doors open at 6:30pm). We’ve teamed up with movie geeks, The Wine Events Company, who will be serving up Top Gun trivia alongside your themed cocktails throughout the screening. Tickets are at a limited availability so if you want to feel the need for speed then hurry up and book your place!

About the film

Code-named “Maverick”, Pete Mitchell (Tom Cruise), the impetuous daredevil Navy-pilot ace, is accepted into Miramar’s elite Fighter School, also known as “Top Gun”. There, as the impulsive pilot competes with the best of the best, not only will he meet Charlie (Kelly McGillis), the flying school’s curvaceous astrophysics instructor, but also the brilliant and highly competitive fellow student, “Iceman” (Val Kilmer), with whom right from the start, he will engage in a reckless contest. As Maverick is haunted by his father’s mysterious death, will he be able to suppress his wild nature to win the prestigious Top Gun Trophy?

Featuring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Tim Robbins, Val Kilmer and many more.

Certificate: 15 | Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

What do you get with your ticket?

Tickets are priced at £35.95 per person (plus Eventbrite fees) and you’ll get more than just a film screening!

Top Gun on the big screen: Admission to the film screening in our new and improved Auditorium with entertainment throughout by the film geeks at The Wine & Events Company

Four themed Cocktails: Each attendee will get four themed cocktails including:

Aviation: A welcome drink to get your aeronautic boots on, flying you high above the rest with a mix of gin, lemon juice, creme de violette and de maraschino, sugar syrup and a cherry.
Harvey Wallbanger: Don’t lose that loving feeling with a Harvey special, containing vodka, orange juice and Galliano.
Sea Breeze: September is the new summer with this refreshing cocktail mixed with vodka, cranberry and grapefruit juice.
Pina Colada: Feel the need for speed with a classic Pina Colada in hand.

Dirty Dancing revellers have the time of their lives

Our movie + drinks nights are not to be missed. Check out our last one of the eighties classic Dirty Dancing below. Guests had the time of their lives with a live band, themed cocktails and movie trivia from the film geeks at The Wine Events Company. To keep up to date with all our event offerings please click here.

Getting to Millennium Point

As many businesses across the UK continue their transition back to normality, business meetings will be a priority over the coming months for many, getting the team back together and planning the future ahead. The Millennium Point team have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our multi-award-winning venue is safe, clean and ready for the return of events.

So why should you choose Millennium Point for your next meeting? We’ll tell you right now.

Spacious, clean and safe

Despite the lifting of many Covid restrictions, that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped our mission of making our venue safe for all our visitors. Each meeting room is cleaned thoroughly as part of our rigorous cleaning schedule and will be deep cleaned prior to your event, making the space safe and clean for the whole team.

Central location in Birmingham’s Eastside

Millennium Point is located right in the central of Birmingham’s Eastside. We are just a 5-minute walk from Moor Street and 15-minutes from Grand Central and the tram. There is also limited parking on-site which means we’re easy to find regardless of how you travel.

Multi-award winning and fully accredited service

Our venue has achieved “award winning” status, claiming many highs including winning the Excellence in Hospitality & Retail award at this years Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Awards. We are also fully accredited by the HBBA, MIA, Venue of Excellence and COVID secure accreditations including Quality in Tourism’s Safe, Clean & Legal; AIM’s Contagion Secure and Visit Britain’s ‘We’re Good to Go’.

Forward-thinking technology

All of our meeting rooms come with forward-thinking technology, with access to high-speed Wi-Fi and high quality virtual conferencing solutions for those unable to attend. We have AV equipment, from screens and projectors to lights that can be programmed to match your brand giving you a fully immersive meeting experience.

Catering and refreshments

All our event spaces come with contact free catering options that minimise hygiene risks without compromising on the satisfaction of your delegates. Food items are individually wrapped or sealed with options for biodegradable cups and cutlery which will be recycled after use.

All bookings support our charity

Every penny you spend with us supports the Millennium Point Charitable Trust who fund education and local communities. This means you widen your CSR and support the local region just by booking with us. Click below to see the fantastic projects we have funded.

Flexible spaces to suit your needs

We have 7 flexible meeting rooms located across Level 2 and 4 of our multi-award-winning venue. From simple to sophisticated, there is everything you need to make your meeting a success.

Connect Event Suite

Connect is a purpose-built sophisticated event suite located on Level 2 of our venue. Connect consists of four interconnected rooms which can be combined to create a combination of small meeting set-ups from intimate workshopping to formal board meetings. Each room in Connect is equipped with ready-to-use AV including HD screens, projection facilities, high-speed wi-fi and temperature and light controls. Connect also includes four hot drinks machines which can be included in your package.

Engine, Inter-City and Junction

Our next offering is our triple event suite on level 4. Engine is the largest of the three rooms, with ample space to conduct your meeting. Inter-city is the medium-sized meeting space, suitable for board room meetings and Junction is the smallest for more intimate meetings or workshopping.

Each room comes with different facilities and equipment to suit your meeting needs. All spaces come with high-speed wi-fi and Engine is equipped with ready-to-use projection facilities. Inter-city and Junction are both equipped with large HD Screens ideal for the team conducting presentations.

Find more interesting content from Millennium Point over at our news section, or follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn with @MillenniumPoint.

Millennium Point is a landmark public building and multi-award-winning events venue in the Eastside of Birmingham City centre. Profits from our commercial activity are invested by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust into projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education in the West Midlands.

Rediscover our landmark Birmingham city centre events venue by attending this exclusive open day at the award winning Millennium Point.

With events now reopen, why not join us for a tour of our multi-award-winning venue in the Eastside of Birmingham city centre. Millennium Point is home to 17 versatile event spaces which comprise a mix of outdoor and indoor spaces, public and private, and high footfall areas.

You will get to see our amazing spaces dressed to impress, chat with our experienced team to see how we can make your event plans a reality, plus you’ll get access to exclusive rates and a chance to win special prizes.

To register your place simply click “Book Your Place” below.

When: Friday 24th September 2021
Time: Choose between a morning slot (10 am – 12 pm) or an afternoon slot (2 pm – 4 pm).
Where: Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG

Receive exclusive discounted rates!

For a limited time only, you will get access to brand new exclusive rates by simply attending one of our free tours. Whatever event you’re looking to host, we have the perfect space for it, at a discounted price. To explore all of our spaces further please click here.

New and improved Auditorium

Our 354 seat Auditorium is equipped with a 16m x 10m giant screen, which boasts one of the largest screens in the West Midlands. We have also recently invested £350,000 to improve the space further, installing a new 10m x 3m participant stage area, upgraded AV equipment, intelligent LED lighting systems and mounted Panasonic PTC-280 cameras controlled remotely for high quality live streaming.

Why choose Millennium Point for events?

Central location in Birmingham’s Eastside, that’s easy to get to regardless of how you travel.
Award-Winning, fully accredited service delivered by a high-level professional events team with over 40 years hospitality experience combined.
We’re covid-secure with a protection plan that ensures your events are protected against the uncertainties of coronavirus.
We’re affordable and flexible, building your event package around you, your aims, and your budget.
Every penny you spend with us supports the Millennium Point Charitable Trust who fund education and local communities. This means you widen your CSR and support the local region just by booking with us.